Net Display Systems  (NDS), is a well known digital signage software company based in the Netherlands. We have just read the following news:

Net Display Systems BV (NDS), manufacturer of digital signage software have closed a loan of approximately 1 million euro (1.33 million dollar) for financing its growth plans of 2012 and beyond. The loan will be provided by ABN Amro Bank. Jasper Verriet of ABN Amro Bank comments: “NDS showed a very strong and clean balance sheet and proved it was and still is beating the market.”

“We are very pleased with this agreement as it will enable us to accelerate our current market expansion plan.” – says Louis van Geldrop, founder and CEO of NDS. Use of proceeds will be to penetrate the Western-European market even further, while also opening branch offices in the United States and Middle East.

NDS also plans to hire additional executives, tighten strategic partnerships with some of its current channel partners. Peter de Jong, business partner manager for North America: “We explored the US market in 2011. Our next priority is to find sales executives for the United States branch office”. NDS considers local representation to be a requirement for accomplishing growth in new geographical markets.

NDS will broadcast a webinar on December 21st in which it will provide further details on the growth plan. If you’re interested to join this webinar please sign up here.

advertise me is one of NDS channel partners in Australia and have rolled out and installed PADS for several companies. They look forward to further tighten their strategic partnerships.

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We had the opportunity to interview Don Pierson from Flypaper,  a company that provides digital signage Software for agencies, developers and businesses to quickly create, share, collaborate, edit, reuse and track digital signage content without any programming.

Don Pierson is the founder and president at Flypaper where he is responsible for delivering rich, interactive e-learning, digital signage, and marketing content to corporate clients.  Pierson has two decades of experience in the interactive communications industry. In 2003, he founded Interactive Alchemy and as CEO drove a successful services business that fulfilled the communication and training needs of marquee clients including MetLife and United Airlines. Using the proceeds from the success of Interactive Alchemy, Pierson created a collaborative development tool called Catalyst. By 2006, Pierson identified a broader applicability for the Catalyst solution, and set out to develop what is now Flypaper. He holds a BA in management from Arizona State University, with honors.

As a bonus we’ve managed receive a promotion for our readers… so read the interview for the promotion – you will not be dissapointed!!

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Here’s the next upcoming webinar. It is hosted by digital signage Today and seems like it is sponsored by Cisco. Based on the agenda it seems like the host will be marketing the Cisco Digital Media player. We previously posted an article called Cisco Digital Signage Demo – digital signage portal have a quick read.

This is an informative webinar to learn how digital signage can revive your business’ communication, and how the network-based Cisco Digital Media System can help you remain competitive and build strong relationships with both your employees and customers.

Don’t miss this complimentary and informative webinar that will cover:

• Why digital signage is unique in addressing current economic challenges facing businesses

• How you can leverage both digital signage and desktop video within your organization

• The benefits of a centrally managed, network based digital media solution

• Planning and deployment examples

To register click here.

Date:	Tue, Feb 10, 2009
Time:	2:00 PM EST
Duration:	1 hour

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Have you registered for the upcoming Content Best Practices for Digital Signage Networks Webinar? We have included this event on our digital signage portal events. If you have any upcoming events (exhibitions, seminar, webinars, etc) feel free to add them to the events (note registration is required).

Here’s the Meeting Description and details that was sent to us. We will try our best to join this webinar but because of the time difference, it will be 4AM in Australia and I’m normally in bed. Hopefully the hosts will be able to record this webinar and share it with the rest of the digital signage community:

Date:  Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Time:  12:00 PM EST
Duration:  1 hour
Host:  Digital Signage Association

Join us for a very special webinar where members of the Digital Signage Association Content Best Practices Committee will present a methodology that delivers the highest possible viewer impact, influence and response for digital signage networks. The presenters will discuss the critical DO’s and DON’Ts for creating content and programming schedules.

1. How to create powerful content that drives results
2. How to structure playlists to achieve maximum effect; loop times, day parts and update frequency
3. Adding elements that create additional viewer interest such as weather, news and subscription services
4. Understanding environmental issues such as display placement, location, and traffic

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Category: Digital Signage Blog Events, Digital Signage Blog News